Lowenstein Dam
Lowenstein Dam is an earth dam located in Swain County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lowenstein Dam
The primary purpose of Lowenstein Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Benjamin Fisher (private). It impounds the Jenkins Branch.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Swain |
| River/Stream | Jenkins Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.39720, -83.44920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Benjamin Fisher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04328 |
| Federal ID | NC04328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |